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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.15, 21,966.22 and 9,206.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.15, 21,966.22 and 9,206.53 is: 12,701.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.15 : 21,966.22 = 9,206.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.15/21,966.22 = 9,206.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.15x = 21,966.22 × 9,206.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.15x = 202,232,663.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,232,663.42/15,922.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,701.34

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